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Lemon Ricotta Panna Cotta Cake

2023-02-15 - Written by: Alessandro Bianchi

Lemon Ricotta Panna Cotta Cake

A creamy and dreamy cake made with lemon ricotta panna cotta, topped with a layer of caramelized sugar.

Lemon Ricotta Panna Cotta Cake

Servings

Serves 8-10 people

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the lemon ricotta panna cotta

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (225g) ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

For the caramelized sugar topping

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Make the crust

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter and mix until the dough comes together.
  3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3mm). Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Make the lemon ricotta panna cotta

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the egg yolks, vanilla extract, ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  3. Pour the mixture into individual serving cups or a large baking dish.

Make the caramelized sugar topping

  1. Place the granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the sugar turns a deep amber color.

Assemble the cake

  1. Once the crust is cool, place it on top of the lemon ricotta panna cotta layer.
  2. Sprinkle the caramelized sugar topping over the crust.

Tips

  • To ensure that the crust doesn't get soggy, bake it for a few minutes before assembling the cake.
  • You can also add other flavors to the lemon ricotta panna cotta layer, like cinnamon or nutmeg.
  • If you want a more intense caramelized sugar topping, cook the sugar for a longer time.